I usually carry an extra bottle of water and put the meds next to that or rolled up in clothing in the middle of the pannier. For really hot days on long trips, I put water or food(refrigerated better) with the meds in a soft cooler bag and cram it in somewhere.

Insulated carrier bag surrounded by clothes with or without a cooling pack inside the carrier bag depending on need but well inside of layers of clothing in saddlebags or a topcase away from the engine is where I would put it.

Insulated carrier bag surrounded by clothes with or without a cooling pack inside the carrier bag depending on need but well inside of layers of clothing in saddlebags or a topcase away from the engine is where I would put it.

Thank you for the tips!
I just placed an order on Amazon for an insulated bag.
I don't want to take any chances!

Hi there, I have camped many times solo in the national parks between Washington State and all over Utah. NEVER an issue. Lots of people to feel secure and the camp hosts are always lovely... sometime too many so you have to watch your arrival times. Especially in Utah (Bryce, Zion, etc). Do not plan on a late in day arrival or you might be asking others to share their spot.

Have a great trip! - Carrie

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Opinions on safety of camping solo in a National Park. Heading to CA/AZ in May and want to stay a few days in Joshual Tree National Park. Pretty tame, but I'd rather think it all through before regretting.

Hi there, I have camped many times solo in the national parks between Washington State and all over Utah. NEVER an issue. Lots of people to feel secure and the camp hosts are always lovely... sometime too many so you have to watch your arrival times. Especially in Utah (Bryce, Zion, etc). Do not plan on a late in day arrival or you might be asking others to share their spot.

National Park, I'd do it if I were into camping. I've got a couple of female friends who camp solo in state and national parks. Backcountry camping is a little more of a concern but if there is a ranger to check in with and you give them your backcountry route/times even that should be okay.

Been doing it for years. No problems. I prefer camping at parks vs. "the middle of nowhere," despite it feeling kind of wimpy. I can't ride at night (night vision problems), so I park the bike with a few hours to spare before sundown, camp withing walking distance of a fabulous hiking trail, and get myself a nice hike before bed time. I really enjoy the routine, the exercise, the scenery...

Been doing it for years. No problems. I prefer camping at parks vs. "the middle of nowhere," despite it feeling kind of wimpy. I can't ride at night (night vision problems), so I park the bike with a few hours to spare before sundown, camp withing walking distance of a fabulous hiking trail, and get myself a nice hike before bed time. I really enjoy the routine, the exercise, the scenery...

When on the road, how do you create a temperature-controlled environment for meds that need to be kept within a certain degree range? I'm just asking b/c my BC needs to be kept around 77 degrees. My trip is on the East Coast (BRP) in May so outside temps should be pretty balmy but I'm just worried that being in the sun for several hours at a time could get my packed items toasty.

I have a Wolfman Expedition tank bag that gets hot if I'm in the sun for 15 mins and I'm worried that the medication will burn up (figuratively) if put inside panniers for a day. Any thoughts? Thank you

I put meds in a ziplock bag and an ice pack or actual ice (free from ice machines in convenience stores) in a seperate ziplock bag. Both ziplock bags go in an insulated bag in one of my panniers or packs. Seems to be sufficient.

I put meds in a ziplock bag and an ice pack or actual ice (free from ice machines in convenience stores) in a seperate ziplock bag. Both ziplock bags go in an insulated bag in one of my panniers or packs. Seems to be sufficient.

I'm very fortunate at my age, to NOT have any med that are needed to be taken...

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This is one of the main reasons I am so glad to have gone through menopause! There are lots of advantages to riding in one's 50's.

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This is one of the main reasons I am so glad to have gone through menopause! There are lots of advantages to riding in one's 50's.

Ten 4 !!!

__________________TISELife is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterationsCheck it from time to time as I'm always adding to it..My Rides and life on the FarmJust because the road is rocky doesn't mean your spirits should get rocky, too.{Crazy Cora}